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flighty

UK
/ˈflaɪti/
US
/ˈflaɪti/

Translations

flightyadjective
flightier
Comp.
flightiest
Super.
UK
/ˈflaɪti/
US
/ˈflaɪti/
faroucheSe dit d’un animal facilement effarouché, nerveux ou difficile à approcher.
The flighty horse was startled by the sudden noise and bolted from the stable.
Le cheval farouche a été effrayé par le bruit soudain et s’est enfui de l’écurie.
volageSe dit surtout d’une personne inconséquente, changeante ou peu fiable.
Her flighty behavior made it difficult for her colleagues to rely on her for important tasks.
Son comportement volage rendait difficile pour ses collègues de compter sur elle pour des tâches importantes.
Additional translations
fantasqueMoins courant dans ce sens; insiste sur le côté capricieux et peu sérieux.
Synonyms
inconstant
unreliable
changeable
mercurial
frivolous
capricious
fickle
Antonyms
reliable
calm
steady

Definitions

flightyadjective
Lacking stability or seriousness; capricious or frivolous.
Her flighty behavior made it difficult for her colleagues to rely on her for important tasks.
Easily excited or distracted; skittish.
The flighty horse was startled by the sudden noise and bolted from the stable.
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